In the last few days I was a bit sad to learn that over Christmas the brother of the last person sought, that of Irving Nussbaum, passed away. The brother, Maxwell was 92 years old. He had been very pleased to learn about the forthcoming memorial and had dug out all of his old photographs and reminiscing with his daughter. He was buried with full military honours.

His daughter still plans to come to the ceremony in May.

Here at last is a picture of Irving Nussbaum

I thought this might be of interest. In 2011 I put together a bit of footage of the Marauder section being moved from Earls Colne to Boxted but I never posted the video. Here it now is – apologies for the poor quality of the video. Hope it’s of interest to members on here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgq7n7GmqFw&feature=em-upload_owner

I’m pleased to report that over the weekend a breakthrough occurred which led us to the last airmans family.

The brother of Irving Nussbaum is 92 years old and thrilled to learn of the forthcoming memorial. It appears that his brother was a pilot but on the day of the collision was a passenger on board the stricken aircraft.

Trying to find a family member for each of the 11 airmen on the downed bomber was quite a challenge, but we got there. Now Tony can focus on the setting up of the memorial for next May.

Thanks to all who looked in on the thread and tried to help.

Steve, – RAF Rochford, – are you still about. PM’s received?

Thanks for the above idea which sounds like a good one. I’ve PM’d you, and either myself or Tony will get back to you.